eVoter Profile of Laureen Turner Candidate 2010 California General Election

Dear Voters,

My name is Laureen Turner and I am running for Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District.

I am a registered nurse working at Valley Care Hospital. I am also a clinical nursing instructor for Ohlone College. I love both of my professions as one affords me the opportunity to care for members of our community and the second allows me to share my love of nursing with future generations of nurses.

I hold a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and a Master’s in Organizational Management. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Nursing Education.

My husband Christian is a longtime employee of the Lab. Between us we have three wonderful children. Amanda, a pre-nursing student, Sarah who is currently studying at the Air Force Academy, and Tommy a high school student.

When I first moved to Livermore in 1993, I was a single parent with limited resources. LARPD was my savior. Over the years, LARPD has provided me with affordable day care as well as countless athletic programs and educational offerings that my daughter and I utilized on a regular basis. I continue to look forward to each LARPD catalog that comes to the house and deciding which classes to take.

As a nurse, I strive to teach my patients to live actively and eat well. With the economic problems our country is facing, this has become even more important. In these difficult economic times, I am pleased to see LARPD offering classes that focus on health living, healthy cooking, as well as classes that help people stretch budgets.

As I bike along the Arroyo Trail on my way to Valley Care, I am thrilled to see countless people enjoying our parks. Each day I see people of all ages using our parks. In any given day, I see retired citizens taking a morning stroll, moms jogging with their strollers, kids walking their dogs. In the evening, I see the gentlemen out playing horseshoes. I’ve lived in various other cities where the parks go unused. This does not happen in Livermore. Our community uses and appreciates their parks. I will strive to continue maintaining and increasing the parks and trails throughout Livermore.

If elected, I will focus on increasing affordable offerings that teach sustainable living and healthy lifestyles. I will work towards encouraging urban farming. I will work on improving the trails between Livermore and Pleasanton as a green solution to commuting.

I will strive to maintain Camp Shelly as a true jewel of our community and I will also work towards increasing the availability of parks and educational programs offered by LARPD.

As a citizen of Livermore who has used the recreational facilities and programs for years, I have gained a keen understanding of our community’s recreational needs. I will bring fresh ideas on maintaining and growing LARPD’s programs with the goal of helping those in need as well as enhancing the lives of Livermore’s citizens.

Thank you for reading.

If you would like to support my campaign further, it would be greatly appreciated. First, I would appreciate your vote. Next, if you would like to endorse my candidacy and/or help me by placing a sign in your yard or business, please email me. Lastly, if you would like to offer financial support, there is a donation button on this site.

Thank you for your support.

Laureen